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Blue · Petrol · 1963 · 1,489 cc

9290 VCMOT history

9290 VC is a blue petrol Riley first used on 1 May 1963. Its MOT expired on 31 Jul 2026 and it has passed 13 of 19 MOT tests, with 74,300 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 21 Oct 2026.

MOT
Expired
On 31 Jul 2026
Mileage
74,300 mi
At MOT on 1 Aug 2025
MOT tests
19
13 passed · 6 failed
Per year
195 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
9290 VC
Registration format
Dateless
Make
Riley
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,489 cc
Year of manufacture
1963
First used
1 May 1963
MOT status
MOT expired on 31 Jul 2026
Latest MOT test
1 Aug 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

9290 VC was last recorded at 74,300 miles on 1 Aug 2025, 1,119 miles more than at the previous MOT on 13 Oct 2017.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
73,181 miles · 13 Oct 2017
Between the last two tests
1,119 miles
Average per year
195 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 74,300 miles
  • 2017 – 73,181 miles
  • 2016 – 73,006 miles
  • 2015 – 71,391 miles
  • 2013 – 71,209 miles
  • 2012 – 71,202 miles
  • 2011 – 71,166 miles
  • 2010 – 71,158 miles
  • 2009 – 71,092 miles
  • 2008 – 71,032 miles
  • 2007 – 70,857 miles
  • 2006 – 70,540 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass74,300 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

What MOT advisories mean

Recurring issues

Items recorded at more than one earlier MOT but not at the latest one. Repeat advisories can show maintenance that was put off.

  • Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015

  • Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015

  • Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015

  • Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015

  • Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2008–2012

Full MOT history

19 tests since 25 Apr 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass74,300 miles (+1,119)
    MOT expiry
    31 Jul 2026
    Odometer
    74,300 miles
    Test number
    597163600375

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass73,181 miles (+175)
    MOT expiry
    13 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    73,181 miles
    Test number
    492473828171

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass73,006 miles (+1,615)
    MOT expiry
    13 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    73,006 miles
    Test number
    563834325098

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass71,391 miles
    MOT expiry
    11 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    71,391 miles
    Test number
    422154428723

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Fail71,391 miles (+3)3 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    71,391 miles
    Test number
    634672302573
    • FailureHazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)
    • FailureHorn not working (1.6.2a)
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryBoth rear tyres craked and perrished
  6. Pass71,388 miles (+1)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    71,388 miles
    Test number
    277336365439
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
  7. Fail71,387 miles (+178)3 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    71,387 miles
    Test number
    255159555437
    • FailureNearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureOffside Front Track rod end loose (2.2.B.1d)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
  8. Pass71,209 miles (+7)3 notes
    MOT expiry
    9 May 2014
    Odometer
    71,209 miles
    Test number
    458295713141
    • NoteFront cross member and chassis rusty
    • NoteNearside and offside inner sills rusty near jacking points
    • NoteWindowscreen cracked outside swept area
  9. Pass71,202 miles (+2)
    MOT expiry
    9 May 2013
    Odometer
    71,202 miles
    Test number
    217421922453

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail71,200 miles (+34)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    71,200 miles
    Test number
    666316212115
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
  11. Pass71,166 miles (+2)3 notes
    MOT expiry
    9 May 2012
    Odometer
    71,166 miles
    Test number
    285426721135
    • NoteN/S Jacking point corroded
    • NoteN/S/F bump stop missing
    • NoteO/S jacking point corroded
  12. Fail71,164 miles (+6)1 failure3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    71,164 miles
    Test number
    137225221119
    • FailureNearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
    • NoteN/S Jacking point corroded
    • NoteN/S/F bump stop missing
    • NoteO/S jacking point corroded
  13. Pass71,158 miles (+5)1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    9 May 2011
    Odometer
    71,158 miles
    Test number
    603620330184
    • AdvisoryOffside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • NoteNearside and offside jacking points rusty
    • NoteNearside of windowscreen has damage just outside prescribe area
  14. Fail71,153 miles (+61)2 failures2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    71,153 miles
    Test number
    901226310130
    • FailureOffside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • NoteNearside and offside jacking points rusty
    • NoteNearside of windowscreen has damage just outside prescribe area
  15. Pass71,092 miles (+60)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    8 May 2010
    Odometer
    71,092 miles
    Test number
    750267919150
    • NoteOffside rear brake binding slightly
    • NoteWindowscreen cracked outside swept area
  16. Pass71,032 miles (+5)
    MOT expiry
    8 May 2009
    Odometer
    71,032 miles
    Test number
    252160038100

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail71,027 miles (+170)1 dangerous5 failures2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    71,027 miles
    Test number
    572812928116
    • DangerousBrakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureNearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteNearside and offside front jacking points rusty
    • NoteNearside windowscrren cracked outside swept area
  18. Pass70,857 miles (+317)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Apr 2008
    Odometer
    70,857 miles
    Test number
    774314417136
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  19. Pass70,540 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Apr 2007
    Odometer
    70,540 miles
    Test number
    202986016477

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about 9290 VC

What vehicle is registration 9290 VC currently assigned to?
DVSA MOT records show 9290 VC on a blue petrol Riley first used on 1 May 1963. Dateless registrations can be transferred between vehicles, so earlier MOT tests may have been under a different registration. Registered keeper details are not public and are not shown.
Does 9290 VC currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on 9290 VC expired on 31 Jul 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on 9290 VC?
The MOT on 9290 VC expired on 31 Jul 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has 9290 VC done?
9290 VC was recorded at 74,300 miles at its MOT on 1 Aug 2025, an average of 195 miles a year.
Has 9290 VC ever failed its MOT?
Yes. 9290 VC has failed 6 of its 19 MOT tests, most recently on 5 Oct 2015.
Has the mileage on 9290 VC ever gone down?
No. The odometer reading went up or stayed the same at every MOT test on record. Service records are still worth checking.
What did the latest MOT on 9290 VC find?
9290 VC passed its latest MOT on 1 Aug 2025 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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